Munster Rugby players get free tyre checks

Munster Rugby players Denis Hurley and Duncan Williams got a lesson in tyre safety this week their local tyre retailer.

Our picture shows players Denis Hurley (left) and Duncan Williams getting a pre-season tyre check at Banks Tyres Firststop, South Douglas Road, Cork.

Dave Banks of Banks Tyres (centre, photo) says: “With National Road Safety Week taking place next week, it was a timely visit by the boys to have their tyres checked.”

National Road Safety Week takes place from 6th to 12th October and sees the Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) link up with the Road Safety Authority to help communicate the importance of having tyres checked.